1 Demographic Profile

1.0.1 Race and Ethnicity

White and Non-White Population Composition, 1790-2020. Inherent limitations of and inconsistencies across historical census data collections require simplifying long-term population trends into ‘white’ and ‘nonwhite.’

Figure 1.1: White and Non-White Population Composition, 1790-2020. Inherent limitations of and inconsistencies across historical census data collections require simplifying long-term population trends into ‘white’ and ‘nonwhite.’

Population Composition by Race & Ethnicity, 2012-2022. According to US Census data, in 2022 76% of residents identified as White, 9% as Black or African American, 6% as Asian, 6% as Hispanic or Latino, and 3% as Multiracial. Less than 1% identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or an Other Racial Identity.

Figure 1.2: Population Composition by Race & Ethnicity, 2012-2022. According to US Census data, in 2022 76% of residents identified as White, 9% as Black or African American, 6% as Asian, 6% as Hispanic or Latino, and 3% as Multiracial. Less than 1% identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or an Other Racial Identity.

1.0.2 Language

Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households, 2022. 87% of households speak only English, 11% of households are multilingual including English, and 2% are limited English speaking households.

Figure 1.3: Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households, 2022. 87% of households speak only English, 11% of households are multilingual including English, and 2% are limited English speaking households.

Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households by Language, 2022. Of the approximately 835 linguistically isolated households, 468 speak Spanish, 163 Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), 25 Arabic, 20 Korean, 11 Vietnamese, 21 Other Asian and Pacific Island languages, 111 Other Indo-European languages, 12 Other and unspecified languages.

Figure 1.4: Limited & Non-Limited English Speaking Households by Language, 2022. Of the approximately 835 linguistically isolated households, 468 speak Spanish, 163 Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), 25 Arabic, 20 Korean, 11 Vietnamese, 21 Other Asian and Pacific Island languages, 111 Other Indo-European languages, 12 Other and unspecified languages.

1.0.3 Disability

Disability Status by Age Group, 2022. Approximately 10,339 people identify as having a disability, with over half of those aged 65 and older (5,479 people).

Figure 1.5: Disability Status by Age Group, 2022. Approximately 10,339 people identify as having a disability, with over half of those aged 65 and older (5,479 people).

Number of people identifying as having a particular disability. Census-defined categories and the number of people include hearing difficulties (3,414), vision difficulties (1,621), cognitive difficulties (3,830), ambulatory difficulties (4,866), self-care difficulties (2,366), and independent living difficulties (4,268).

Figure 1.6: Number of people identifying as having a particular disability. Census-defined categories and the number of people include hearing difficulties (3,414), vision difficulties (1,621), cognitive difficulties (3,830), ambulatory difficulties (4,866), self-care difficulties (2,366), and independent living difficulties (4,268).

2 Human Development Framework

American Human Developement Index: Comparison Across Benchmark Localities
American HD Index Health Access to Knowledge Living Standards
Life Expectancy (years) At Least High School Diploma At Least Bachelor’s Degree Graduate Degree School Enrollment Median Earnings (2022 $)
Charlottesville & Albemarle Combined 6.8 81 93% 60% 30% 86% $45,838
Albemarle 7.1 82 94% 60% 30% 86% $49,170
Charlottesville 6.0 79 92% 59% 31% 86% $36,222
Virginia 5.7 78 91% 41% 18% 76% $46,815
Data Sources: Life Expectancy: County Health Rankings, 2024. Education and Earnings: US Census ACS, 2022.

3 Long and Health Life

3.0.1 Life Expectancy

Life Expectancy

Figure 3.1: Life Expectancy

3.0.2 Primary care and mental health care providers

Primary care and mental health care providers over time

Figure 3.2: Primary care and mental health care providers over time

Primary care and mental health care providers over time

Figure 3.3: Primary care and mental health care providers over time

Primary care and mental health care providers over time

Figure 3.4: Primary care and mental health care providers over time

3.0.3 Health Insurance

Residents with No Health Insurance by Race. Overall, approximately 6% of residents do not have health insurance. This value is higher for Hispanic residents, at 30%.

Figure 3.5: Residents with No Health Insurance by Race. Overall, approximately 6% of residents do not have health insurance. This value is higher for Hispanic residents, at 30%.

3.1 Health Insurance over time

3.2 Park Access

4 Access to Knowledge

4.0.1 Degree Attainment

Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity for the population 25 years and over, 2022. While 60% of residents overall have a bachelor's degree or higher, 26% of Black residents, 36% of Hispanic residents, and 64% of white residents have BA's or higher.

Figure 4.1: Educational Attainment by Race/Ethnicity for the population 25 years and over, 2022. While 60% of residents overall have a bachelor’s degree or higher, 26% of Black residents, 36% of Hispanic residents, and 64% of white residents have BA’s or higher.

4.0.2 School Enrollment

3 to 24 year olds enrolled in school: 86%

5 Child Care

Child Care Supply
Albemarle Charlottesville Combined
Centers Seats Centers Seats Centers Seats
Child Care Centers 27 2073 32 2757 59 4830
Preschools 24 339 28 597 52 936
Family Child Care Homes 11 108 16 136 27 244
School Age Only Programs 23 867 24 2827 47 3694
Total 85 3387 100 6317 185 9704
Data Sources:

6 Decent Standard of Living: Economic Security and Housing Profile

6.0.1 Earnings and Income

Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity

Figure 6.1: Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity

6.0.2 Commuter inflow/outflow

6.0.3 Housing: Renters and Owners

Rent Burdened Households

Figure 6.2: Rent Burdened Households

6.0.4 Evictions

6.0.5 People Experiencing Homelessness

6.0.6 HUD Housing Inventory